What evidence examples can you suggest that relate to the Standard and demonstrate competence with this aspect of teaching? Please provide at least 3 suggestions below without duplicating entries.

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Standard 8 – Educators contribute to the profession:

  • supports and encourages other educators and those preparing to enter the profession as well
  • contributes expertise to activities offered by the school, district, professional organizations, or post-secondary institutions
  • contributes in other ways to the profession


Add to the listing here (just a short caption please.) Include your name following your 3 suggestions.

Example

  • Personal Teacher;s Website (Mary O)
  • Organize Dogs with Jobs programs from local resources. (Pam S)
  • Self-Directed Inquiry Project (Pam S)
  • Attend BCTF Conference (Pam S)
  • Math Conference in Victoria (Heather Y)
  • Professional Development Day at your practicum school (Heather Y)
  • PE Conference (Heather Y)
  • Peer Mentoring of new teachers (Kim T)
  • Contributes ideas and new learning at staff meetings (Kim T)
  • Be a supervisor/sponsor for student teachers (Kim T)
  • Become an active member in local TRB (Lauren S)
  • Run Workshop at BCTF Conference (Lauren S)
  • Create a way for fellow teachers to share ideas and coordinate activities (i.e., blog) (Lauren S)
  • Contribute to professional publications (Mark T)
  • Remain familiar with trends and issues in the profession (Mark T)
  • Honour professionals when they retire (Mark T)
  • Instructing student teachers in university classes (Liz W)
  • Run/present Pro-D day activities (Liz W)
  • Volunteering time for extra-curricular activities for the students (Liz W)
  • Take part in continuing education courses all along your career (Camille V.)
  • Create discussion forums online or real life meetings with other educators to share expertise and knowledge on specific class related subjects like class management or curriculum (Camille V)